Prime Minister Suga, who is visiting the United Kingdom, talked with President Biden of the United States and stated that he would "take thorough measures against infection and realize a safe and secure tournament" regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and expressed his determination to hold the Games. In response, President Biden said he would support Prime Minister Suga.
Prime Minister Suga, who is visiting the United Kingdom, held intermittent discussions with US President Joe Biden at the G7 Summit on the night of the 12th of Japan time for about 10 minutes.
In this, Prime Minister Suga said about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, "We will take thorough infection control measures and realize a safe and secure tournament," while President Biden said, "Of course, I support you. "
In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "In compiling the G7 summit communiqué, we should issue a strong message based on the results of the previous Japan-US summit meeting, and we would like to work closely between the two leaders. ".
In response, President Biden responded, "I am in exactly the same position and would like to lead the discussion with Prime Minister Suga."
In addition, Prime Minister Suga emphasized the importance of the role of "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" and the ASEAN-Association of Southeast Asian Nations, while President Biden said that he agrees, and Japan and the United States are working together. I said I want to go.